Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England

System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on careMartha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of their care, is being expanded to every A&E in England, health officials have announced.The system gives patients, their loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a different medical team to examine the care being provided on inpatient wards and to recommend changes. It has already potentially saved hundreds of lives, official figures show. Continue reading...